{"id":14,"date":"2014-12-24T17:20:53","date_gmt":"2014-12-24T17:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=14"},"modified":"2016-05-26T15:03:34","modified_gmt":"2016-05-26T15:03:34","slug":"general-and-family-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/general-and-family-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"General and Family Dentistry 101: Why Are Regular Dental Check Ups So Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-16\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/457892029-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"457892029\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/457892029-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/457892029.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When was your last <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental checkup<\/a>? <\/strong>If you can\u2019t remember your last <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental appointment<\/a>, you could be unnecessarily endangering your health. Avoiding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">routine dental care<\/a> allows harmful bacteria and decay to take root in your teeth and gums. Home oral hygiene can\u2019t replace the benefits of professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental cleanings or screenings<\/a>. Dental diseases can often begin and spread without any warning signs. Therefore it\u2019s imperative that you visit a dentist every six months to maintain good oral health. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">make your general and family dentistry checkup appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/\">Smile Care Family Dentistry<\/a> today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/\">Smile Care Family Dentistry<\/a> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">quality dental care<\/a> to protect your long term health and wellbeing. The highly qualified dentist of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/\">Smile Care Family Dentistry<\/a> proudly serve families daily throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk, Chesapeake<\/a>, and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<h2>Six Reasons to Make Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">General and Family Dentistry Appointment<\/a> Today<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prevent Gum Disease: <\/strong>Gum disease is caused by the accumulation of plaque and tarter. Only a professional dental cleaning can fully remove these deposits and prevent the development of the gum disease Gingivitis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stop Tooth Decay: <\/strong>Sometimes tooth decay isn&#8217;t obvious. Even if you have no pain or sensitivity, you could still have dental cavities, which left untreated will eventually cause tooth aches and dental abscess. During your checkup, our dentists will be able to spot these troubled areas early, and treat them before they become an issue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oral Cancer Screening: <\/strong>Oral cancer can be fatal if caught in the later stages of development. You can protect your health by visiting a dentist regularly and receiving a routine oral cancer screening. The chance of a positive treatment outcome is dramatically increased for patients who catch the disease early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthen and Protect Teeth: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/\">Smile Care Family Dentistry<\/a> can provide tooth strengthening dental sealants and fluoride treatments to protect your family\u2019s teeth from future decay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Teeth Bright: <\/strong>Regular dental cleanings can help you fight off tooth discoloration and staining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid Bad Breath: <\/strong>The removal of plaque and tarter will also rid your mouth of odor causing bacteria and the substances that harbor it inside your mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">Virginia Beach General and Family Dentistry Appointments<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">Make a dental checkup appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/\">Smile Care Family Dentistry<\/a> today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/\">Smile Care Family Dentistry<\/a> offers quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive dental care<\/a> to patients of all ages. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/\">Smile Care Family Dentistry<\/a> is the leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">general and family dentistry<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">Virginia Beach<\/a>, proudly serving families daily throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk, Chesapeake,<\/a> and nearby areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When was your last dental checkup? 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